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Archives for February 2019

Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing

February 28, 2019 by Katie Wells

We don’t go out to eat often, but when we do, I love Japanese food. It’s relatively easy to find wheat-free dishes, and the salads and stir fry dishes are wonderful! There is even a local restaurant that cooks in coconut oil! One of my favorite things at our local Japanese restaurant is their ginger salad dressing …

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How to Gain Weight Healthily

February 27, 2019 by Katie Wells

It is easy to find articles that talk about weight loss, but not common to find ones on how to gain weight — let alone gain weight in a healthy way. Being underweight might not be a problem for some of us, but it can come with its own set of health issues for those finding …

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Anti-Aging Rosehip Seed Oil Facial Moisturizer (Better Than Botox)

February 26, 2019 by Katie Wells

We live in a culture that considers drinking raw milk to be strange and dangerous, but injecting the botulism toxin into our skin (Botox) seems to be a perfectly acceptable way to fight wrinkles. Interesting… Luckily, there are natural ways to fight the signs of aging that don’t involve risky procedures. This rosehip seed oil …

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Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry With Peppers

February 25, 2019 by Katie Wells

It’s no secret that I love to make stir frys for dinner. A meal that is fast and easy, healthy, and only uses one pan checks all my boxes. Like most of my other stir fry recipes, such as my go-to beef and cabbage stir fry, this spicy shrimp stir fry recipe was born on a …

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Tips for Surviving Prodromal Labor

February 22, 2019 by Katie Wells

During every one of my pregnancies I’ve learned many new words and terms that I didn’t even know existed before we started having children… Words like placenta previa, nuchal cord, VBAC, and HBAC (and lots of others). After having several babies myself and serving as a doula for many others, I’d started to feel that I finally …

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Sweet & Salty Chocolate-Covered Bacon

February 22, 2019 by Katie Wells

Chocolate and bacon are two foods that most of us typically eat at completely different times of day. I had never thought of combining them until a reader mentioned eating it at a cooking school. It sounded like a fun experiment to do with the kids (they are used to my crazy concoctions), and it …

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DIY Potting Soil Mix for Indoor and Container Plants

February 20, 2019 by Katie Wells

For years, I thought I was terrible at keeping indoor plants alive. Forget a green thumb, my thumb apparently was great at killing plants and not so great at keeping them happy. I could keep my outdoor garden alive no problem but I couldn’t figure out why I struggled so much with indoor plants! Lack …

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How to Create a DIY Indoor Plant Wall (& Why)

February 20, 2019 by Katie Wells

I’ve already confessed my weird hobby of taking on remodeling projects whenever my husband leaves town. Today, I’m sharing another one of my (somewhat strange) infatuations: my plant wall. Or should I say plant walls, since I’ve created several of them throughout my house. Why a Plant Wall? Well, for starters, plant walls are beautiful …

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Broccoli Quiche With Bacon (Dairy Optional)

February 19, 2019 by Katie Wells

I’ll admit, I use a lot of eggs in my recipes! I use them in my healthy butter pecan ice cream, sous vide egg bites, and even stuffed acorn squash boats. When they’re from a good source, eggs pack a lot of nutrients into a small package. They’re a great source of proteins, healthy fats, iron, and several …

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Making The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Work for Real Moms

February 18, 2019 by Katie Wells

As a homeschooling mom and small business owner, I know what it’s like to be busy. You probably do too. Between kids’ events and activities, work, and keeping up with household responsibilities, moms have a lot of plates spinning. (I know, newsflash of the year.) I’m guessing I’m not alone in feeling like house cleaning …

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Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for All of Us?

February 16, 2019 by Katie Wells

Over the last few years, I’ve felt an increasing unrest at something I’ve observed in real food communities and groups…. Mainly the idea that there is one specific diet that is great for everyone, and that each group seems to have found this holy grail of protocols. The research continually points to personalization and diet …

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The Ultimate Guide to Meal Planning (for Families)

February 15, 2019 by Katie Wells

Meal planning makes a big difference when it comes to sticking to a dietary change. It’s easy to cook a quick convenience food or head to a restaurant when everyone is hungry and nothing is defrosted, but a little planning can prevent this! If you have kids, you can let them be involved in the …

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How to Make Natural Drawer Fresheners

February 13, 2019 by Katie Wells

Homemade air freshener is great, but sometimes it’s my clothes that need freshening. Homemade drawer fresheners aren’t a new idea (I’m pretty sure my grandmother had some), but they are a simple and economical way to add a fresh clean scent to your dresser drawers or add a special touch to the linen closet. It’s also …

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Romantic Dinner Ideas (+ My Valentine’s Day Meal Plan)

February 12, 2019 by Katie Wells

Call me unromantic, but I’m not a big fan of going out on Valentine’s Day. Being one of the most popular days of the year to go out, babysitters can be tough to find and most restaurants are packed! I personally think it is much more relaxing to cook a romantic dinner for two at …

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Natural Ways to Improve Libido & Sex Drive in Women

February 9, 2019 by Katie Wells

Whether it’s a recent pregnancy, new job stress, or an underlying health issue, many women complain about a lack of sex drive at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, many don’t know what the cause is of their dip in desire and blame themselves, or resign themselves (and their partners) to a much diminished sex life. …

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How to Build Sliding Barn Doors With Simple Hardware

February 6, 2019 by Katie Wells

I’m a big fan of DIY projects. Heck, I make my own deodorant. That’s why when we needed a door for our office but the opening was a weird size so regular doors wouldn’t fit, I decided to build sliding barn doors instead. DIY Sliding Barn Doors Barn doors have become wildly popular lately. Along …

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Coconut Curry Chicken (Quick Instant Pot Recipe)

February 5, 2019 by Katie Wells

Coconut chicken curry is simply chicken in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, garlic, curry powder, and coconut milk. It’s a healthy, one-pot meal that tastes great and everyone in the family enjoys. I used my Instant Pot (which I love!) and had dinner on the table in less than an hour. How to Make Coconut Chicken Curry …

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My Natural Travel Packing List (and Tips)

February 2, 2019 by Katie Wells

I’m traveling so much these days (often by myself, imagine that!) that I’ve created a system to make sure I always have what I need when I’m away from home. From family vacations, short two-day business trips, or longer work-based research trips, my goal is always the same: have everything I need and only what I …

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Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas (That Beat Chocolate and Flowers!)

February 1, 2019 by Katie Wells

I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). My husband feels the same way so we don’t do a lot to mark the day. Every year hubby and I still plan to stay in for our usual at-home date night, but sometimes I cave (just a …

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